Black Men in the Community to honour women’s contribution

As we celebrate International Women’s Month, Black Men in the Community (BMITC) in partnership with Yaa Asantewaa are hosting their first gala event to celebrate the invaluable contribution which women have made to the black community.

Entitled, ‘Celebrating Our Women’s Advancement and Leadership’ the event will be hosted by Angie Le Mar and will include a discussion with a panel of leaders and aspiring young women, including Baroness Patricia Scotland who will share their thoughts and expertise in relation to female success and leadership.

Joshua Payne, a graduate of OBV’s Civic Leadership Programme who is now a BMITC Leader said:

As a leader on the BMITC committee I have had the privilege to work closely with some of the communities most talented and effective female leaders. Without a doubt, talented women have long been the cornerstone of our communities, families and business. They are rightly being recognised as leading the way in social and economic change throughout the UK.”

The BMITC movement is a partnership of organisations, networks and individuals across the UK, where families, individuals and organisations come together to share knowledge and ideas to strengthen and support the advancement of black men, women, families and the wider community as a whole. Through this event, BMITC and Yaa Asantewaa aim to raise funds that will go directly towards initiatives helping girls and young women who have suffered sexual abuse, as a result of youth violence.

According to the UN, violence against women has been called, "the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights abuse in the world."  In the UK, one incident of domestic violence is reported to the police every minute and two women are murdered every week by a partner or ex-partner. Therefore the need to address these violations against women is an urgent issue.

Patricia Lamour, a BMITC Leader said:

It’s both symbolic and unique that a male led organisation celebrates women’s leadership, and takes action to end gender based violence.”

Celebrating Our Women’s Advancement and Leadership will take place at the Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11, in the evening on Good Friday, 29th March 2013.

In addition to the inspiring and empowering panel discussion, guests will also be entertained by up and coming female performers with the soulful sounds of Taymah and the Top Level Band.

For more information and to book tickets visit: www.bmitc.org

Francine Fernandes